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Ushaw is a place where wonder, curiosity & amazement collide. Our arts, heritage and events venue is waiting for you to escape the everyday, stop the world for a while and be surprised.
Featured Events
29
July, 2026
Wednesday
Summer Holidays at UshawDaily
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Event Summary:
A special summer is coming your way at Ushaw!
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Event Summary:
A special summer is coming your way at Ushaw!
Ushaw, Durham, DH7 7DW
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
30
July, 2026
Thursday
World Friendship Day at Ushaw
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Event Summary:
This World Friendship Day, we celebrate the special people who make life brighter – our friends!
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Event Summary:
This World Friendship Day, we celebrate the special people who make life brighter – our friends!
Ushaw, Durham, DH7 7DW
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
01
August, 2026
Saturday
Dinosaur TakeoverDaily
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Event Summary:
Get ready for a prehistoric adventure as Ushaw Historic House is taken over by dinosaurs for one unforgettable weekend.
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Event Summary:
Get ready for a prehistoric adventure as Ushaw Historic House is taken over by dinosaurs for one unforgettable weekend.
Ushaw, Durham, DH7 7DW
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
05
August, 2026
Wednesday
The Conversation RoomRepeating Event
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Event Summary:
Bringing together voices from a wide range of fields, these gatherings explore architecture, history, religion, wellbeing, and more.
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Event Summary:
Bringing together voices from a wide range of fields, these gatherings explore architecture, history, religion, wellbeing, and more.
Ushaw, Durham, DH7 7DW
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
07
August, 2026
Friday
Discover Big LibraryRepeating Event
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Event Summary:
Experience the Big Library on the first Friday of every month (July-Dec 2026).
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Event Summary:
Experience the Big Library on the first Friday of every month (July-Dec 2026).
Ushaw, Durham, DH7 7DW
11:30 am - 2:45 pm
08
August, 2026
Saturday
Alba Nova
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Event Summary:
Live music from Spanish guitarist Jonathan Parkin
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Event Summary:
Live music from Spanish guitarist Jonathan Parkin
Ushaw, Durham, DH7 7DW
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
14
August, 2026
Friday
Treasures of Ushaw: A Library ExperienceRepeating Event
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Event Summary:
Experiences take place twice a month, featuring a curated viewing of up to 20 remarkable books and archival treasures.
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Event Summary:
Experiences take place twice a month, featuring a curated viewing of up to 20 remarkable books and archival treasures.
Ushaw, Durham, DH7 7DW
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
16
August, 2026
Sunday
Rock Choir
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Event Summary:
The stunning vocal arrangements of the North East’s biggest choir, Rock Choir take to our stunning Rose Garden.
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Event Summary:
The stunning vocal arrangements of the North East’s biggest choir, Rock Choir take to our stunning Rose Garden.
Ushaw, Durham, DH7 7DW
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
30
August, 2026
Sunday
Ushaw Classic Car & Bike Show
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Event Summary:
Ushaw Classic Car Show returns with a day of vintage vehicles, live music & food.
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Event Summary:
Ushaw Classic Car Show returns with a day of vintage vehicles, live music & food.
Ushaw, Durham, DH7 7DW
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
10
September, 2026
Thursday
Ushaw Flower FestivalRepeating Event
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Event Summary:
Experience the sound of the North East reimagined in flowers at Ushaw's Flower Festival.
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Event Summary:
Experience the sound of the North East reimagined in flowers at Ushaw's Flower Festival.
Ushaw, Durham, DH7 7DW
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
19
September, 2026
Saturday
Durham Brick ShowRepeating Event
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Event Summary:
Feast your eyes on a fantastic array of intricate LEGO®️ creations at Durham Brick Show.
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Event Summary:
Feast your eyes on a fantastic array of intricate LEGO®️ creations at Durham Brick Show.
Ushaw, Durham, DH7 7DW
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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29th
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Summer Holidays at Ushaw
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Event Summary:
A special summer is coming your way at Ushaw!
- Event Summary: A special summer is coming your way at Ushaw!
Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Lawn Games & Activities
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Event Summary:
Enjoy Daily Summer Fun at Ushaw with Lawn Games & Indoor Activities!
- Event Summary: Enjoy Daily Summer Fun at Ushaw with Lawn Games & Indoor Activities!
Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
150 Years of Wedding Dresses
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Event Summary:
A new exhibition of over 70 wedding dresses dating from the 19th century to today.
- Event Summary: A new exhibition of over 70 wedding dresses dating from the 19th century to today.
Ushaw Historic House
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Extinction
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Event Summary:
Through a mix of information panels, replica objects and interactives, the exhibition asks the questions; what is extinction?
- Event Summary: Through a mix of information panels, replica objects and interactives, the exhibition asks the questions; what is extinction?
Ushaw Historic House
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Snapshot
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Event Summary:
Snapshot focuses on both the general and local history of photography.
- Event Summary: Snapshot focuses on both the general and local history of photography.
Ushaw Historic House
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Ushaw Through the Eye of a Needle
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Event Summary:
A selling exhibition of needlework by local artist, Tracey Russell.
- Event Summary: A selling exhibition of needlework by local artist, Tracey Russell.
Ushaw Historic House
Events for July
30th
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Summer Holidays at Ushaw
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Event Summary:
A special summer is coming your way at Ushaw!
- Event Summary: A special summer is coming your way at Ushaw!
Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Inflatable Golf
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Event Summary:
Enjoy a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere with exciting inflatable golf challenges.
- Event Summary: Enjoy a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere with exciting inflatable golf challenges.
Gardens & Grounds
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
World Friendship Day at Ushaw
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Event Summary:
This World Friendship Day, we celebrate the special people who make life brighter – our friends!
- Event Summary: This World Friendship Day, we celebrate the special people who make life brighter – our friends!
Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Lawn Games & Activities
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Event Summary:
Enjoy Daily Summer Fun at Ushaw with Lawn Games & Indoor Activities!
- Event Summary: Enjoy Daily Summer Fun at Ushaw with Lawn Games & Indoor Activities!
Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
150 Years of Wedding Dresses
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Event Summary:
A new exhibition of over 70 wedding dresses dating from the 19th century to today.
- Event Summary: A new exhibition of over 70 wedding dresses dating from the 19th century to today.
Ushaw Historic House
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Extinction
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Event Summary:
Through a mix of information panels, replica objects and interactives, the exhibition asks the questions; what is extinction?
- Event Summary: Through a mix of information panels, replica objects and interactives, the exhibition asks the questions; what is extinction?
Ushaw Historic House
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Snapshot
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Event Summary:
Snapshot focuses on both the general and local history of photography.
- Event Summary: Snapshot focuses on both the general and local history of photography.
Ushaw Historic House
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Ushaw Through the Eye of a Needle
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Event Summary:
A selling exhibition of needlework by local artist, Tracey Russell.
- Event Summary: A selling exhibition of needlework by local artist, Tracey Russell.
Ushaw Historic House
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Forget Me Notes Choir
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Event Summary:
Join our friendly and informal choir led by professional musician Bethany Elen Coyle.
- Event Summary: Join our friendly and informal choir led by professional musician Bethany Elen Coyle.
Ushaw Historic House
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
House & Chapels Tour
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Event Summary:
Explore our breath-taking Pugin designed Chapels and beautiful function rooms with one of our experienced and knowledgeable guides.
- Event Summary: Explore our breath-taking Pugin designed Chapels and beautiful function rooms with one of our experienced and knowledgeable guides.
Ushaw Historic House
Events for July
31st
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Summer Holidays at Ushaw
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Event Summary:
A special summer is coming your way at Ushaw!
- Event Summary: A special summer is coming your way at Ushaw!
Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Lawn Games & Activities
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Event Summary:
Enjoy Daily Summer Fun at Ushaw with Lawn Games & Indoor Activities!
- Event Summary: Enjoy Daily Summer Fun at Ushaw with Lawn Games & Indoor Activities!
Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
150 Years of Wedding Dresses
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Event Summary:
A new exhibition of over 70 wedding dresses dating from the 19th century to today.
- Event Summary: A new exhibition of over 70 wedding dresses dating from the 19th century to today.
Ushaw Historic House
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Extinction
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Event Summary:
Through a mix of information panels, replica objects and interactives, the exhibition asks the questions; what is extinction?
- Event Summary: Through a mix of information panels, replica objects and interactives, the exhibition asks the questions; what is extinction?
Ushaw Historic House
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Snapshot
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Event Summary:
Snapshot focuses on both the general and local history of photography.
- Event Summary: Snapshot focuses on both the general and local history of photography.
Ushaw Historic House
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Ushaw Through the Eye of a Needle
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Event Summary:
A selling exhibition of needlework by local artist, Tracey Russell.
- Event Summary: A selling exhibition of needlework by local artist, Tracey Russell.
Ushaw Historic House
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Friday Mass
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Event Summary:
At the heart of Ushaw’s faith programme is the weekly Mass, which is held at 12.30pm every Friday.
- Event Summary: At the heart of Ushaw’s faith programme is the weekly Mass, which is held at 12.30pm every Friday.
St Cuthbert's Chapel
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
House & Chapels Tour
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Event Summary:
Explore our breath-taking Pugin designed Chapels and beautiful function rooms with one of our experienced and knowledgeable guides.
- Event Summary: Explore our breath-taking Pugin designed Chapels and beautiful function rooms with one of our experienced and knowledgeable guides.
Ushaw Historic House
Events for August
1st
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Summer Holidays at Ushaw
Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens
- Event Summary: A special summer is coming your way at Ushaw!
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Lawn Games & Activities
Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens
- Event Summary: Enjoy Daily Summer Fun at Ushaw with Lawn Games & Indoor Activities!
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
150 Years of Wedding Dresses
Ushaw Historic House
- Event Summary: A new exhibition of over 70 wedding dresses dating from the 19th century to today.
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Extinction
Ushaw Historic House
- Event Summary: Through a mix of information panels, replica objects and interactives, the exhibition asks the questions; what is extinction?
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Dinosaur Takeover
Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens
- Event Summary: Get ready for a prehistoric adventure as Ushaw Historic House is taken over by dinosaurs for one unforgettable weekend.
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Snapshot
Ushaw Historic House
- Event Summary: Snapshot focuses on both the general and local history of photography.
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Ushaw Through the Eye of a Needle
Ushaw Historic House
- Event Summary: A selling exhibition of needlework by local artist, Tracey Russell.
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
House & Chapels Tour
Ushaw Historic House
- Event Summary: Explore our breath-taking Pugin designed Chapels and beautiful function rooms with one of our experienced and knowledgeable guides.
Events for August
2nd
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Summer Holidays at Ushaw
Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens
- Event Summary: A special summer is coming your way at Ushaw!
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Lawn Games & Activities
Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens
- Event Summary: Enjoy Daily Summer Fun at Ushaw with Lawn Games & Indoor Activities!
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
150 Years of Wedding Dresses
Ushaw Historic House
- Event Summary: A new exhibition of over 70 wedding dresses dating from the 19th century to today.
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Extinction
Ushaw Historic House
- Event Summary: Through a mix of information panels, replica objects and interactives, the exhibition asks the questions; what is extinction?
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Dinosaur Takeover
Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens
- Event Summary: Get ready for a prehistoric adventure as Ushaw Historic House is taken over by dinosaurs for one unforgettable weekend.
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Snapshot
Ushaw Historic House
- Event Summary: Snapshot focuses on both the general and local history of photography.
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Ushaw Through the Eye of a Needle
Ushaw Historic House
- Event Summary: A selling exhibition of needlework by local artist, Tracey Russell.
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
House & Chapels Tour
Ushaw Historic House
- Event Summary: Explore our breath-taking Pugin designed Chapels and beautiful function rooms with one of our experienced and knowledgeable guides.
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